Norman in Cleveland County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

“The Clock Plaza”

City of Norman Legacy Trail Plaza

— 2008 —

“The Clock Plaza” Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2025

1. “The Clock Plaza” Marker

Inscription. In the early to mid-decades of the 1900s, this historical clock was a prominent fixture of the exterior of the First National Bank, 132 East Main. The clock was not part of the original design of the bank and probably was added to the building in the early to mid-1920s. Manufactured by the O.B. McClintock Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, it was widely admired for the beauty and delicacy of its hand-crafted stained glass panes. This beautiful and beloved clock became an important time piece for those who had cause to travel Main Street. The First National Bank building was demolished in 1958, but the clock survived on Main as part of the parking lot and walk-up window for First National until that operation was closed as well, in 1986. Since that time, numerous preservation-minded citizens of Norman have harbored and protected the clock until its restoration became a reality in 2008.

The Norman Centennial Committee wish to recognize and thank the following contributors whose generosity made this plaza possible: Oklahoma Centennial Commission • Gene and Judy McKown • Dick and Charlotte Reynolds • Daniel J. Fioroni

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Family • James Garner Family • Legacy Foundation • Citizens of the City of Norman • Arvest Bank • Calonkey Family • Jimmie and Von Adair • Norman Park Foundation, Inc. • In Memory of Lloyd A. and Christine Thompson • In Memory of John H. "Jack" Patten • In Memory of W. H. Patten • Charles R. and Cheryl Hollingsworth • Phyllis and Ron Murray & Family • Symcox Family • Chuck and Gina Thompson • Norman Chamber of Commerce • Norman Downtowners Association

Plaza Concept: Robert Goins • Plaza Design: The McKinney Partnership, Architects • General Contractor: Downey Construction Co., Inc. • Clock Restoration: Bezdek + Associates, Goodno's Jewelers, Norman Body Works, Keith Clouser, Ty Hardiman • Design Oversight: Legacy Trail Design Committee, Norman Parks and Recreation Department

Erected 2008 by Norman Centennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 35° 13.263′ N, 97° 26.607′ W. Marker is in Norman, Oklahoma, in Cleveland County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Jones Avenue,

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2025

2. “The Clock Plaza” Marker

Featured marker is on the right.

on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norman OK 73069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country

and in Greater Oklahoma City.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A History of Norman's “Bank Corner” at Main Street & Peters Avenue (here, next to this marker); Norman and Oklahoma's Centennial (here, next to this marker); Sooner Theater (a few steps from this marker); There's Only One James Garner (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwards Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Inception of Oklahoma Football (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 100 Block – North (about 400 feet away); Santa

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2025

3. “The Clock Plaza” Marker

Featured marker is on the right.

Fe Depot (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norman.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.